Travelling from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) jetting off from here.
Around 3 hours 2 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport.
Lima (where Jorge Chavez International Airport is located) and Medellin share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) is the most popular route. There are 15 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with JetSmart at 23:44. Choose the first MDE to LIM departure with LATAM Airlines at 03:50 if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Medellin to LIM.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) take off from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport departing from MDE. Get on board with any of these:
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from Medellin to LIM leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Camilo Daza International Airport (CUC)
El Dorado International Airport (BOG)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
MDE is about 15 miles from the centre of Medellin. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
About Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LIM:
Getting from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the centre of Lima takes about 25 minutes in a car. It's approximately 6 miles away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport is £96. The cheapest price for a return flight is £152. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Medellin to LIM if you book 10 months before your departure date. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
To get the best price on your tickets from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport, schedule your trip for July (it has the cheapest flights). Not locked into specific dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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Personalise your trip using filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the ideal flight from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Lima in April when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Medellin to LIM in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
August sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flights from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Lima
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Jorge Chavez International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Lima:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Machu Picchu Park, Plaza de Armas and Huaca Pucllana are leading attractions which should be on any good Lima itinerary.
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